As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context:
COMMUNITY NET METERING
The net metering credits from an alternative energy system
or systems are distributed among two or more electric meters on different
lots.
INDIVIDUAL NET METERING
When the property upon which an alternative energy system
or systems is installed also receives electrical power supplied by
a utility company, excess electrical power generated and not presently
needed for on-site use may be used by the utility company and credited
to the property owner.
VIRTUAL NET METERING
The net metering credits from an alternative energy system
or systems are derived from a different location or lot from the meter
or meters being credited.
Accessory structures and systems that provide alternative energy
sources ("systems") shall be permitted, but only as follows:
A. Applications for alternative energy system permits shall include
information demonstrating compliance with the provisions in this chapter.
B. Alternative energy systems generating less than 100 watts equivalent
power, or less than four square feet in size, in aggregate, and not
connected to the commercial power system, are exempt from the provisions
of this chapter.
C. Alternative energy systems that solely provide temporary backup or
emergency power in the event of a utility power outage are exempt
from the provisions of this chapter.
Solar energy systems, wind energy systems and geothermal energy
systems shall be an allowed accessory use in all districts, except
where specifically prohibited.
A. Solar and wind energy systems are specifically prohibited in:
(1) All areas designated as public open space, whether general public
or homeowners' association, or as specified in the Comprehensive Plan.
(2) Wastewater reclamation areas.
(3) Greenways, as designated in the Comprehensive Plan.
B. Wind energy systems are specifically prohibited in:
(1) C-1 Village District, designated historical districts, and executed
overlay areas.
(2) Wind energy systems shall be allowed in Commercial, Limited Industrial, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Districts as an accessory use following conditional use approval and subject to the criteria in §
77-7, Wind energy systems, of this chapter.
C. Geothermal systems are specifically prohibited in:
(1) C-1 Village District, designated historical districts, and executed
overlay areas.